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Containing stunning scenery and precious few people, the old county of Meirionydd (now part of Gwynedd) covers an enormous area from the lushness of the upper Dee Valley, through harsh mountain landscape to the gentle beaches of the west coast. Traditionally, Meirionydd was known as the most remote, and poorest, area in all of Wales, cut off behind the peaks of the Rhinog range. But the landscape tells an even older story: here lie some of Wales's greatest concentrations of Neolithic remains, many from early Irish and Celtic settlers. Bala was one of Meirionydd's major market towns. Although its agricultural base has waned, the town is a fine place for visitors, especially watersports enthusiasts, who are well catered for on the shores of Llyn Tegid , next to  © 2003 by Rough Guides Ltd. as trustee for its Authors. Published by Rough Guides. All rights reserved. Rough Guides name is a trademark of Rough Guides Ltd. Buy the book here!
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the town. Crossing the moors and mountains brings you to the coast, in particular the hilltop fortress of Harlech , the bucket-and-spade resort of Barmouth and the fabulous stretch of Ardudwy beach between them. Barmouth sits at the head of the beautiful Mawddach estuary , which snakes its way inland to the old county town of Dolgellau , sheltering beneath the northern flank of Cadair Idris (2930ft), one of Wales' most inspirational mountains.
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